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Suspected French extremist caught entering Australia
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» SYDNEY - A suspected French extremist carrying cans of chemical mace was caught trying to enter Australia two days after the Paris terror attacks, officials revealed on Wednesday, with security screening of travellers from Europe tightened up.
Four more bodies found after Indonesian ferry sinking
dpa, Published on 23/12/2015
» JAKARTA -- Four more bodies have been found after a ferry sank off Indonesia's Sulawesi island at the weekend, bringing the confirmed death toll to seven, an official said Wednesday.
Tax deduction for New Year shoppers
Online Reporters, Published on 23/12/2015
» The government will allow Thai shoppers a tax deduction of up to 15,000 baht on receipted goods and services purchased during the festive season, from Dec 25-31, as a New Year gift to the people.
UN: Myanmar conflict-zone women face rape, lack healthcare
Published on 23/12/2015
» Women and girls uprooted by fighting in Myanmar risk sexual violence and lack access to reproductive healthcare, said the UN Population Fund, which is launching a health project for women and girls in conflict-hit areas.
Refugees to rub shoulders with stars at Berlin film fest
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» BERLIN - Refugees will be at the heart of the next Berlin film festival, with hundreds of free tickets for asylum seekers and new movies spotlighting Europe's historic influx, its director said.
Drone helps icebreaker navigate perilous Antarctic
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» SYDNEY - Australia's flagship icebreaker has for the first time used drone technology to navigate dangerous Antarctic waters, overcoming significant technical hurdles, officials said Wednesday.
Wat Rakang vendors told to move by Jan 15
Online Reporters, Published on 23/12/2015
» Vendors selling inside Wat Rakang Khositaram Woramahawihan have until Jan 15 to move out as City Hall makes another push to regulate ad-hoc markets.
Suan Lum night bazaar gets new life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2015
» Opening to the public today, the new Suan Lum Night Bazaar, once located opposite Lumpini Park, will be reborn near Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection at new location.
Voice of change or lifestyle bibles: blogs flourish in 2015
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» PARIS - Thought to be on the wane a decade ago, blogs in 2015 are alive and well as a powerful voice driving change in politics, human rights and lifestyle choices across the globe.
A year on, Germany tots up pros and cons of minimum wage
AFP, Published on 23/12/2015
» FRANKFURT - One year has passed since Germany introduced a national minimum wage, with no evidence so far of the catastrophic economic consequences predicted by its opponents.